Latrobe region has one of the highest unemployment rates of all Victorian municipalities, figures from the September 2016 quarter have revealed. The unemployment rate in Latrobe has continued to rise and is now at 11.0 per cent – a 3.7 per cent jump since December 2014. Member for Morwell Russell Northe said this increase is…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has called on the Andrews Labor Government to come clean on its stance on coal and finally release its coal policy as previously promised. In November 2015, the State Government committed to releasing a coal policy by the end of 2016, but with just one week to Christmas this…
An elected Liberals-Nationals government will lead the revitalisation of the Neighbourhood Watch program according to Member for Morwell Russell Northe. The Liberal-Nationals have committed to providing $2m over four years to fund locally based crime prevention initiatives and central head office co-ordination. “This comes after the current State Government failed to renew the…
Community safety is at risk after Daniel Andrews’ failure to do enough to tackle a rising crime rate, Member for Morwell Russell Northe said. The Victorian Crime Statistics Agency released its quarterly data today, revealing the number of offences recorded by police rose 11.6 per cent in the year to 30 September 2016. In Latrobe,…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has encouraged all local sporting clubs and organisations to apply for round two of the Sporting Club Grants program. Mr Northe said the grants allow sporting clubs to update their equipment, train their volunteers and improve their operational effectiveness. “Grant streams like this offer a great opportunity for…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe has announced the four winners of his annual Christmas card design competition today. “The four winning designs were Brady Gaspero from Tobruk Street Primary School (Age 10), Will Murray from St Michael’s Primary School (Age 11), Sophie McLaren from Flinders Christian College (Age 8) and also a student from Commercial…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging eligible businesses across the Morwell electorate to apply for an Energy Assessment Grant. “Industry has made it absolutely clear that the responsibility of power price rises rests with the Andrews Labor Government and their damaging energy policies to increase the tax on coal by $252 million and implement…
Six local sports clubs have shared in just over $22,500 worth of funding under the VicHealth Active Club grant scheme. Mr Northe said the grants, of up to $10,000 each, will make a significant difference to the local sporting clubs. Member for Morwell Russell Northe congratulated Callignee and Traralgon South Cricket Club ($3,000), Combined Gippsland…
Member for Morwell Russell Northe is encouraging veteran organisations, councils and community groups to apply for grants to assist with restoration work required on war memorials. Mr Northe said grants of up to $20,000 to renew or repair local commemorative sites and honour rolls were available through the Restoring Community War Memorials Grants program.…
Another blow to Latrobe Valley today with Johnson Health Tech’s (JHT) Head office in Morwell announcing they will be closing their doors and relocating to Dandenong. Mr Northe said it’s my understanding that there could be approximately 25 local job losses emanating from this decision. “This is a difficult time for the Latrobe…